Where do you draw the line, as far as allowing a "few" pros or "not the big stars"? To me, once you allow one pro in, anything is fair game. A few years ago, many of us would have been extremely upset if one pro was allowed in; now it's okay for a few. Understand, I have no problem with folks holding this belief. I'm just trying to figure it out. I might understand it better if someone said "all amateurs" (and it should be that way around the globe - it has to be all one or the other) although I still wouldn't agree. Also, remember that a Team USA made up of NHL All-Stars (Americans) would consist mainly of players who have already played college hockey and even competed in the Games for the US before. To me, they would still be Team USA, because they would be the best this country has to offer. And I would still like to see Tony Amonte, Jeremy Roenick, etc. play in the Olympics. If we are to maintain that the US should send only amateurs and a few minor pros as its Olympic representative, then we should not place as much of an emphasis on the outcome as we do. Unless, of course, we are only trying to cover ourselves; if we lose, well, we didn't have our best team anyway, and if we win - we won against all odds. What kind of an attitude is that? At least the Dream Team took somewhat of a risk, even if it is that much better than everyone else, there is still that minute chance that an upset will occur. (Look at the US women's team, which lost in the semifinals today.) Send your best team, and let the cards fall where they may. - mike